2022 GUIDE BOOK
July 16, 2022
10 am - 4 pm
Explore local farms as they open their doors for a day full of fun, learning, and discovery.
IT'S ABOUT THE REAL PEOPLE BEHIND THE REAL FOOD The Co-op Farm Tour is a unique opportunity to explore the farms in your area, connect with the families that bring fresh food to your table, and inspire one another to support our local food system. On July 16, 21 local farms will open to the public for tours, tastings, and activities. The tour is a self-guided event and free for anyone to attend. For more information, visit our website at coopfarmtour.com. The Co-op Farm Tour is brought to you by these local food co-ops who believe that supporting our local growers is vital to strengthening our communities and local food system.
Great food for everyone.
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Seven Songs Organic Farm
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Belle Plaine
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Red Wing
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Cannon Falls
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Owatonna
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Winona Rochester
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TOUR TIPS • GPS
can be spotty in rural areas, so please check your directions on Google Maps before leaving. • Bring a cooler and some cash for the farm goods you may want to purchase. • Stay on established paths and don’t pick produce without a farmer’s permission. • Bring sturdy, comfortable shoes that can get dirty. • Swing by the local co-op for refreshments. • For
the safety of farm animals, NO pets are allowed on the tour when visiting any of the farms.
REGIONS URBAN WEST EAST SOUTHEAST SOUTH
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Interactive Activities
Adult Beverages for Sample or Purchase
Food or Farm Goods for Sale
Games
Open House Tours
Live Music
Guided Tours on the Hour, Every Hour (10 am - 3 pm)
Food Truck No Bathrooms, plan accordingly
Demonstrations
URBAN 1. JD Rivers’ Children’s Garden 2900 Glenwood Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55405 Yay!
Offers on-site programs focused on gardening skills, harvesting produce, healthy eating, and exploring the surrounding natural areas. minneapolisparks.org
2. Urban Roots Corner of Rivoli St. N & Minnehaha Ave. E St. Paul, MN 55130 Yay!
Picturesque urban farm benefitting youth and community on the East Side of St. Paul. Live music from DJ Kool Akiem! urbanrootsmn.org
3. Frogtown Farm 946 Minnehaha Ave. W St. Paul, MN 55104
JD Rivers’ Children’s Garden
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6. Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed
2425 County Rd. 127 Delano, MN 55328
14688 Grover Ave. NW Clearwater, MN 55320
Honey farm and pollinator refuge producing award-winning, single-source honey. Celebrating their 28th season this year! amesfarm.com
Multi-species farm utilizing regenerative agriculture practices with a main focus on 100% grass-fed beef. thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com
5. Riverbend Farm 5405 Calder Ave. SE Delano, MN 55328 Riverbend Farm grows a wide range of certified organic vegetables for sale at local food co-ops, restaurants, and a small a la carte CSA. rbfcsa.com
7. Fox and Fawn Farm 17250 County Rd. 122 New Germany, MN 55367 Family farm featuring naturally grown fruits and veggies for local CSA distribution. foxandfawnfarm.com
8. Living Song Farm 7616 25th St. SW Howard Lake, MN 55349 Fourth-generation farm featuring grass-fed beef, certified organic garlic, and environmental stewardship. Guided tours at 10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm. See the cattle move to new rotational grazing ground during the 12 pm tour. livingsongfarm.com
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EAST 10. Racing Heart Farm E7982 1200th Ave. Colfax, WI 54730 Yay!
Racing Heart is a no-till farm that grows vegetables for CSA members and a farmers market. racingheartfarm.com
11. Bull Brook Keep 765 50th Ave. Clear Lake, WI 54005
Blackbrook Farm
9. White Pine Berry Farm 1482 Oak Dr. River Falls, WI 54022 Yay!
Certified organic u-pick berry farm with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, currants, sunflowers, pumpkins, and a corn maze. whitepineberryfarm.com
Raising grass-fed, grass-finished beef and healthful herbs for health: of land, livestock, family, and customers. bullbrookkeep.com
12. Turnip Rock Farm & Cosmic Wheel Creamery 260 95th St. Clear Lake, WI 54005 Whole farm ecosystem of low-till organic vegetables, plus an on-farm creamery with 100% grass-fed cows and pastured pigs. turniprock.com
SOUTHEAST 16. Blue Fruit Farm
17. Hoch Orchard and Gardens
31762 Wiscoy Ridge Rd. Winona, MN 55987
32553 Forster Rd. La Crescent, MN 55947
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Blue Fruit Farm is a certified organic perennial fruit farm featuring delicious, nutrient-dense blueberries, black currants, honeyberries, aronia, elderberries, and plums. Fathead Steve’s food truck! bluefruitfarm.com
A diverse fruit farm with fruit, sheep, hogs, veggies, and fresh and hard cider. hochorchard.com
15. The Food Group - Big River Farms
13. Blackbrook Farm 1150 35th Ave. Amery, WI 54001
14220-B Ostlund Tr. N Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
Blackbrook Farm grows certified organic vegetables and raises pastured hogs, broiler chickens, and grass-fed beef for a 120-member CSA and farm-to-table restaurants. blackbrookfarmstead.com
14. Northwood Mushrooms 827 15th St. Clayton, WI 54004
A 150-acre organic incubator farm in Marine on St. Croix. They have 15-20 farm teams every year farming 1/8 - 2 acres of land. Farmers learn to grow their farm business and how to access markets. Wagon ride tour at 11 am. thefoodgroupmn.org/farmers
Organic mushroom farm growing mushrooms on logs, in ground, and indoors on blocks. northwoodmushrooms.com
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SOUTH 19. Graise Farm 16914 Dixon Tr. Faribault, MN 55021 Learn about pasture-raised pigs, free-range ducks, chickens, and livestock guardian dogs through Graise Farm’s self-guided walking tour. graisefarm.com
20. Keepsake Cidery at Woodskeep Orchard 4609 135th St. E Dundas, MN 55019 Organic orchard with a cidery and tasting room featuring local foods and products. keepsakecidery.com
Graise Farm
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21. Seven Songs Organic Farm
31659 Willow Tr. Cannon Falls, MN 55009
46544 70th Ave. Kenyon, MN 55946
The Peterson family has been raising free-range, antibiotic-free turkeys since 1939. Visit the farm to see turkeys and check out the on-farm market to find local foods you know and love! Farm tours on hay wagon rides begin every 30 min. ferndalemarket.com
Organic vegetable, herb, fruit, and egg farm that also creates Escape garlic scape pesto. Guided tours at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm. Local Plate food truck! sevensongsfarm.com
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Learn more about the farms, plan your day, and check for updates about the tour at coopfarmtour.com.
Grais Farm